Amitabh Bachchan - the name says it all! The legendary actor, who turns 69 today, is still going strong and continues to be the busiest actor of his generation in the Hindi film industry. Here's a look at the megastar's personal life in these rare pictures:
Wishing a very happy birthday to megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who was fondly called 'Munna' by his mother.

Born on October 11, 1942, in Allahabad, Amitabh Bachchan was initially named Inquilaab, inspired by the famous phrase 'Inquilaab Zindabaad' during the Indian Independence struggle, however, was re-named Amitabh.

A young Amitabh Bachchan seen with his parents in this rare pic. One of the most promient personalities in the history of Indian cinema, Amitabh hails from a Hindu-Sikh family. His father, Dr Harivansh Rai Bachchan was a well-known poet, while mother, Teji Bachchan, was a Sikh-Punjabi from Faisalabad.